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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket – The Best Leather Jacket for Spring is Back

The best men's leather jacket.

It only comes around every so often, and when you see it, you assuredly know it. I’m talking, of course, about the never-ending search to scope out one of the best men’s jackets, especially a hard-to-find, seriously cool and impeccably stylish spring jacket like the much-loved Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket. It’s back in stock at the famed San Francisco retailer, and is better than ever in its current iteration: It’s a splurge-worthy, drool-worthy jacket, and one of the best leather jackets for men, to boot. And in some shape or form, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has been a longtime favorite of this writer, going back to 2015 and right on through to 2022. If you’ve been on the hunt for a way to really invest in the best with a new leather jacket for spring, the remarkable, frankly incredible Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the perfect pick-up right now.

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Now, it’s never easy to design or produce one of the best leather jackets for men: It takes care, attention to detail and a certain know-how, which is what makes the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket all the more impressive. It’s handmade in San Francisco by the outerwear masters at Golden Bear, who continue to take classic styles and produce them with time-honored methods for today’s modern man. Luckily, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is no different.

Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket

Available in three different stunning shades of leather, the Whiskey Steerhide edition of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is your author’s personal favorite, with the potential to break in wonderfully the more you wear. It’ll mold to your body thanks to the supple 3.75oz. steerhide leather, which should prove tough enough to handle spring breezes and yet none too bulky when worn over your favorite T-shirt. Think of the rugged, tough-as-nails Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket like a change of pace compared to other Taylor Stitch menswear essentials, like a thick shawl cardigan for winter or a refined wool blazer. Finished off with Thinsulate insulation in a warm quilted lining, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is a multi-purpose jacket as at home on a chopper or behind the wheel as it is when worn with indigo jeans, rugged Taylor Stitch boots and a classic tee on a casual spring weekend.

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It’s worth considering another crucial point when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket — it’s certainly worth the investment-level price tag ($1,075), because it’s finely crafted and made to last and last. Right on down to the sturdy antique brass sleeve zippers and the front YKK two-way antique brass zipper, the details are thoughtfully executed and perfectly styled. Throw in touches like reinforced zig-zag collar stitching and gusseted shoulders for ease of movement, and the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the ideal blend of practical function and rugged style. In short: It’s one of the best men’s jackets for spring, and you should shop accordingly.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the Best Early Spring Jacket for Men

The best early spring jacket for men.

It’s one heck of a time to be searching for one of the best men’s jackets for early spring, and that’s why we’re gathered here today. In fact, I’d wager you already recognize the brand in question making your new favorite jacket, and that’s the perfectly balanced, rugged-yet-refined style purveyors at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch. Hopefully, you recognize the brand from the blog over the years, seeing as they’re one of my favorite brands — and seeing as they can do it all in the world of menswear, from one of the best winter blazers for men to the carefully crafted Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, the durable and hard-wearing coat seen at the top of the page. You also likely know the brand from other layers, including one of the best shawl cardigans, but as we roll through March and you pore over Taylor Stitch reviews, it’s best to lighten things up just a bit.

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It’s just about time you swapped out your sturdy winter parka for something lighter yet no less durable and substantial, and the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks all the right boxes in that regard. It starts with the silhouette, modeled off old workwear jackets and yet streamlined for today’s modern man: It’s the right blend of a field jacket and a chore coat, with nicely sized hip pockets and one chest pocket for storing your everyday carry essentials on and off the job. It only gets better from there, of course, when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket.

The best workwear jacket for men.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, crucially, really is made to be worn and lived in this season, crafted from 100 percent organic cotton that’s also been washed for a soft feel right out of the box. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is almost like the perfect hybrid between a blazer and chore coat, with sturdy front buttons that can be buttoned all the way up or worn more casually (with only two or three buttons done up, for instance), and that versatility also makes it one of the best jackets for men. The Washed Charcoal color is yet another marker of versatility and utility when you consider the rugged appeal of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket — you can wear this jacket with your favorite pair of blue jeans, with Taylor Stitch chinos and perhaps even with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants for quick, casually polished weekend outings.

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But when you really need a jacket that can get the job done — even if that job happens to involve everything from daily meetings to site visits — the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the right way to go. Layer it up over an Oxford or chambray shirt to drive home its classic styling potential, or pair it with your favorite henley for a go-to laidback weekend look you can wear from day to night. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket should prove a hit in matters of style and functionality, and that’s about the best you can ask for from one of the best spring jackets for men.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater – The Best Men’s Winter Cardigan to Buy Now

The most demanding winter weather calls for the most rugged winter menswear possible, does it not? Enter the latest and greatest from Taylor Stitch, the instantly iconic, highly durable and highly stylish Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater. It’s one of the best men’s sweaters you can score right now, and you should act quickly if you hope to make it yours. Plenty of Taylor Stitch reviews will tell you all about how the brand excels at making gear across every season, be it one of the best winter sportcoats or an everyday flannel shirt you can wear to the office, to brunch or to the bar practically any time of year. But back to the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater, just one of the many excellent Taylor Stitch sweaters you can get your hands on right now. Why this sweater? As usual, I’m glad you asked.

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The eternally cool Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater channels the kind of throwback looks that made shawl cardigans such a hit back in the days of Steve McQueen, with a beefed-up collar for warmth and protection from cold breezes. This sweater is as functional as it is stylish, which is saying a heck of a lot considering the Natural Marled color (it also comes in equally rich, seriously cool Marled Navy). Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is a keeper, to say the least.

In fact, to this menswear writer, you could hardly pick a better piece of knitwear with which to build a winter ensemble than the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater. The textured seed-stitch cotton knit gives it weight and heft without going overboard, meaning you could wear the handsome, rugged Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater atop everything from a Taylor Stitch henley to a classic Taylor Stitch shirt (the brand was founded with a focus on shirting, after all). No matter how you choose to wear the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater — perhaps casually on the weekends with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants or to the office or out on a date with a pair of tailored chinos — it’s going to go the distance while looking great and keeping you plenty warm.

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Light horn buttons and those throwback-inspired color options ensure the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater adds plenty of style points to any fall or winter look. You should even keep it handy as a house sweater on chilly spring days, but right now, the unbeatable and timeless Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is going to get the job done handily this winter. Bundle up with this sweater and you won’t miss a beat this season.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout, Huckberry Gifts & The Best Boot Socks

Taylor Stitch's Coldweather Clearout Can Save Your Winter Wardrobe - InsideHook

It’s time to kick off the weekend in fine form once again with some of the best winter menswear, and plenty beyond that, which you should expect from our weekly Friday Read roundups. I’ve been doing the Friday Read in some form since 2015, crazily enough, and it’s a big one in particular here in Brooklyn for your friendly neighborhood style writer: Today, believe it or not, is my 30th birthday! I started this blog from my bedroom in my college house back in 2013, and I’m stunned and amazed on a daily basis at the support and the readership here and on social media (give me a follow on Instagram!), not to mention ongoing interest in my other writing work at more than a few top menswear outlets. So, right off the bat: A massive THANK YOU for reading and supporting my work! I’ve already had a wonderful start to my birthday with a few incredible days in Florida with my family exploring Disney World (yes!) and the incredible Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which you no doubt saw if you, again, follow me on Instagram — what a way to kick things off!

Now, to business and to one of the best weekend menswear sales, yes? Sure thing, I don’t see why not. To get your weekend going, head to the Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout to take an additional 25 percent off Taylor Stitch Last Call items. It’s as simple as that, and it only runs until Sunday. Go right ahead and get on it, folks.

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So, that’s but one way to make sure the weekend gets rolling in the right direction. As for me, I intend on doing the same, starting with a day off around the borough heading to some of my favorite spots, like Prospect Park and Threes Brewing, plus the famed Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop. Beyond that, the weekend is only set to get better: Saturday night, I’m trekking into Manhattan to see the one, the only, famed Philly rock band The War On Drugs at the iconic Madison Square Garden! I wrote about my love of the band in my music and menswear newsletter, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to keep the weekend moving along in such rocking fashion. As for the rest of your weekend, here are a few other choice reading and shopping selections from yours truly. Thanks once again for your support and readership! Cheers!

  • It’s never too early to start shopping for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones, whether you check out my SPY guide to the best Valentine’s Day gifts or better still, shop the always well-curated Huckberry Valentine’s Day Shop. It’s got gifts for every sort of adventure partner in your life, and that’s something I appreciate. I know whoever you’re gifting will feel the same way, so start shopping!
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  • Now, last but certainly not least, here’s something to help you step into your weekend — literally, at that. Here on the blog just yesterday, I wrote all about the best men’s boot socks to upgrade your favorite pair of winter footwear. They’re courtesy of the sustainably made accessories brand Arvin Goods, and consider my Arvin Goods review a highly positive one: You need these socks on your feet. Head here to read the full dispatch.
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So, that’ll wrap up today’s birthday edition of the Friday Read (not something that happens all that often, I can assure you!). Here’s to a stylish and warm winter weekend, approaching NYC snowstorm and all. Again, thanks so very much for reading and for supporting my work! Lastly: CHEERS!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat – The Best Winter Blazer for Men

It always helps to have a reliable rotation of the best menswear brands in your closet when you need to get dressed in style in a pinch, especially through the frigid days of winter (at least where I am, in Brooklyn). Today’s menswear brand in question is a longtime favorite here on the blog: The great folks at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch, purveyors of several “best-in-class” menswear picks, including a new essential you might not have considered from the brand. That new essential? One of the best blazers for men, or rather, one of the best sportcoats for men, and one that’s done up in a handsome plaid pattern for winter.

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You already know you can turn to the West Coast retailer for a little bit of everything, including a jam-packed rotation of the best jackets for men, but this recent introduction takes things up a notch in terms of refinement and tailored appeal. Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is precisely the upgrade you need when the situation is more formal than simply throwing on one of the best shirt jackets, for instance. You might normally turn to Taylor Stitch for more casual menswear offerings, but the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat proves they can do slightly more formal selections with just as much quality top-of-mind. Of course, they haven’t overdone it, though.

The Sheffield Sportcoat in Coal Slub Check | Taylor Stitch

That’s a difficult balance to strike, but it’s one that Taylor Stitch manages to finetune correctly with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat. Take the construction, for instance. The elegant yet classically “Taylor Stitch” sportcoat features a poly-cotton lining and minimal padding for a fit that’s tailored yet modern without overdoing it. It’s cut to move with you, not restrict you, as a heavily padded suit jacket or blazer might do. And the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat perfectly fits the definition if you want explore the difference between a sportcoat and a blazer. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat features a plaid pattern reminiscent of when sportcoats were actually worn in the field — like hunting jackets — while a traditional blazer is solid in color (among other differences). In this case, it’s more technical, but it’s always useful to know the difference, ehh? The patch pockets on the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat also nail the “casual-yet-refined” vibe perfectly.

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Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is one of the best men’s winter blazers (or rather, sportcoats), able to be worn seamlessly with Taylor Stitch chinos or a pair of the best blue jeans for men and your favorite winter boots. This blazer, with its modern fit and winter-friendly wool fabric, also wears well at the office with the aforementioned blue jeans and leather boots, or with corduroy pants and a crisp white Oxford shirt to hit the town. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat can go anywhere you’d normally wear a regular blazer, or anywhere you want to project an air of casual, stylish and slightly rugged confidence. That makes it a must-buy winter jacket, does it not? Here’s to dressing for the rest of winter in style with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Head to UNCRATE for 50 Percent Off this Rugged Taylor Stitch Jacket

It’s pretty rare — no, exceptionally rare — to find one of the best jackets for men on sale for 50 percent off, and it’s even more rare when that jacket just so happens to be the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket. Now, the key here is that you’re not finding this jacket in the brand’s Taylor Stitch Workshop. No sir, you need to scour the pages of the UNCRATE Supply Surplus Shop to get one of the best menswear discounts this Brooklyn style writer has seen in quite some time. If you’ve checked out the blog in the past, you know that the UNCRATE Surplus Section is a highly reliable spot for the best discount gear and goods for men, across the board in several categories. In fact, if you’ve read any of my UNCRATE reviews or had the chance to shop the UNCRATE Surplus Sale, you know for a fact the deals aren’t to be missed, and that’s certainly true when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket. The best part, of course, is that this rugged jacket retails for $99, marked down from $188. How’s that for a deal on one of the best jackets for men

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The specs on the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket are precisely what you’d expect from the lauded retailer, starting with the fact that the San Fran brand has updated the vintage trucker jacket silhouette with a more modern fit for modern times. The Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket features cool, distinctive front pleats and removes the chest pockets for a streamlined look. It’s made from organic cotton corduroy, all the better to wear now atop a classic crewneck sweatshirt with slim blue jeans. You can then rock the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket over your favorite T-shirt for lightweight layering come spring and summer. Act now to score 50 percent off your new favorite jacket, then reap the rewards when it comes to the style and versatility of the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt Is The Best On-Sale Shirt to Shop Now

The Ledge Shirt in Deep Sea Plaid | Men's Shirts | TS

Is there a better place to go to get more bang for your buck on menswear essentials than the always-well-stocked Taylor Stitch Workshop? It seems that rarely a day goes by, or a week, when the Taylor Stitch Workshop isn’t stocked with on-sale choices on the best men’s gear. Of course, stocked is a bit misleading, as the famed San Francisco brand still has to go about producing its menswear staples after each piece (like the rugged and ready-for-anything Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt) is funded by loyal customers. But that being said, it’s worth the wait, and that’s an understatement when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, the best on-sale men’s shirt to shop right now.

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Over the years, Taylor Stitch has consistently come up with ways to top itself, which really is saying something when you consider the fact that Taylor Stitch reviews (including some by yours truly!) have raved about the brand — and rightfully so. The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt distills everything you love about the rugged-yet-versatile brand into one go-anywhere shirt that’s here just in time for a fitting new wardrobe refresh.

What exactly goes into the stellar and expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt? Only a little bit of everything, as with any standout Taylor Stitch release. The rich 100 percent organic cotton, in a layering-friendly 7oz. weight, is washed for a soft feel right out of the box, the kind that’s only going to get softer the more you wear it. Of course, you’ll want to wear the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt all the time, be it atop a Taylor Stitch henley or a Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee, or even another stylish purchase from the Taylor Stitch Workshop.

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The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt can act as both a stylish standalone shirt or a mid-layer atop a thermal shirt and beneath a rugged waxed trucker jacket, for instance. If the weather is breezy rather than frigid, the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt even acts as a reliable shirt jacket-style layer, and it’s a classic one, at that: The Deep Sea Plaid colorway is as good as it gets. It’ll wear nicely with dark indigo jeans or classic Taylor Stitch chinos, and that’s the type of versatility that can’t be beat these days. Wear it as a workshirt, wear it as a comfortable layer for weekend lounging, or wear it underneath a winter blazer – just make sure the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is in your rotation while it’s still in the Workshop at Taylor Stitch.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater is the Cozy Winter Layer to Shop Now

Although 2021 is winding down, we’re certainly not out of the woods yet as far as needing to dress in cozy winter style is concerned, and that’s where one of the best men’s winter sweaters simply needs to enter your wardrobe right now. And as you might have guessed, you’re not going to be able to go just anywhere to get said winter sweater. Head over to Taylor Stitch and revel in the wonder that is the perfectly rugged, classic and carefully crafted Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater, one of the best sweaters for men and an outstanding addition to the Taylor Stitch New Arrivals section as of late. Now, you should also shop the jam-packed Taylor Stitch Workshop, but the great news is, this sweater is available for purchase right now. It’s got just about everything you should look for in a sweater to wear once the going gets tough (AKA frigid, blustery and snowy), starting with a rich and eye-catching thick knit that calls to mind old-school sweaters that a certain writer (perhaps Hemingway himself) might have enjoyed wearing.

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If that’s not enough to convince you, well, rest easy knowing that the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater has plenty going for it beyond just epic throwback looks. It starts with its 100 percent merino wool construction, the sort that provides both extreme warmth and yet moisture-wicking, anti-microbial properties. How can one sweater do all of that at once? Well, it’s the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater we’re talking about, after all.

Simply put, the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater doesn’t mess around when it comes to providing incredible protection from the elements, plus top-notch layering potential. Style the crewneck design of the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater atop an Oxford shirt or a chambray shirt for the office or for a more casual winter soiree. You could even wear it underneath a waxed field jacket for exceptionally rugged, go-anywhere seasonal style in the elements. And it nearly goes without saying, but the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater‘s handsome Burgundy colorway is the stuff winter style dreams are made of. That color in particular pairs well with indigo denim or tan corduroy pants in equal measure, so make sure your menswear rotation is well-stocked.

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And the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater is, crucially, available for purchase right now, so rejoice in the fact that you can get it delivered to your door with free shipping and free returns. Like other Taylor Stitch pieces worth buying, the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater doesn’t exactly come cheap (it retails for $238 at Taylor Stitch), but this is a bold and near-perfect winter sweater to buy now and wear as often as you can this season. Act accordingly, my friends. And thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Score Last-Minute Holiday Deals at The Taylor Stitch Last Call Section

On Sale | Taylor Stitch's Last Call Sale, Nike Reacts, and another Todd Snyder Timex - Acquire

It’s hard not to love the consistently excellent menswear being made with care by the good folks at Taylor Stitch, right? The San Francisco brand is easily one of the best online shops for men (with physical locations out West), and they’ve nailed down an excellent model in terms of consistent design, production and delivery via the much-loved Taylor Stitch Workshop. The Workshop allows you to pre-fund some of the best menswear at outstanding prices before it ships. But here’s the catch: The well-stocked, yet fast-moving Taylor Stitch Last Call section gives you just as many opportunities to score discounts on the best men’s style essentials, all at prices marked down to 40 percent off and lower. Here’s the catch: These styles, from the brand’s classic chambray shirts to the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, tend to sell out nearly right away, or at least within a matter of days.

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Talk about a true Tuesday Steal, right? If you’ve never shopped the rugged-yet-versatile gear that comes from Taylor Stitch (check out my last Taylor Stitch review here), then now is as good a time as any. In the spirit of giving you more time to pore through those fast-moving menswear picks, I’m going to send you on your way today now. Happy shopping and happy saving before the holidays!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: You Can Wear this Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater Anywhere This Season

The Double Knit Sweater in Charcoal | Taylor Stitch

There are certain times this fall (and this holiday season) when you’re going to want to go more casual — lounging around on a weekend, catching up on afternoon football — and certain times when you’re going to want to step things up a notch. This is where one of the best men’s sweaters, a sweater you truly can wear anywhere at all, comes into play. It’s the simply named, highly effective and always stylish Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater, made with an innovative fabric blend built to go the distance. It’s here, crucially, just in time for all those instances when you need a layer you can rock with anything, and for when you need a layer that can sometimes pull double duty (as in, wear this Taylor Stitch sweater to Thanksgiving dinner, then wear it the next day with some Taylor Stitch sweats for digital Black Friday shopping).

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Sound too good to be true? Well, we’re talking about Taylor Stitch after all, San Francisco-based purveyors of everything from the best fall weekend pants to one of the most rugged flannel shirts on the market. They’ve perfected the art of versatile, slightly rugged and plenty classic menswear, and this double knit sweater (more on the fabric blend in a moment) is certainly no exception to that rule.

The Double Knit Sweater in Forest - Classic Men's Clothing

As crazy as it might seem, the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater really is like no other sweater out there, and it comes down to the care with which the brand has built this investment-level sweater. It retails for $188, but when you consider how it’s made, you’ll understand. You see, Taylor Stitch used a blend of wool and cotton, plus rayon, poly and spandex, to deliver a classic-looking crewneck sweater that’s actually more innovative than you might expect at first glance. The interior uses viscose and polyester for a finish that’s smooth, not scratchy, meaning you could likely wear the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater atop a short-sleeve T-shirt (perhaps the Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee) if absolutely needed.

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And on the outside, the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater uses a ribbed collar and cuffs to keep the fit trim and clean, plus a blend of wool and cotton for warmth. You can certainly layer this shirt atop one of Taylor Stitch’s shirts for a crisp, office or holiday-party look. But because this is Taylor Stitch here, this subtly stylish sweater won’t look out of place with tailored joggers for casual weekend days aplenty. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater really is one of the most solid sweaters you can snag right now, and in any color (pick from Forest, British Khaki or Charcoal). Happy layering, my friends, and thanks for reading!